It’s All Possible 5 days

On this safari you’ll discover all the possibilities a One Horizon holiday opens up for Kenyan people and also for you as Kenyans and travellers who come together to connect, contribute and change each other’s lives.

We invite you to become involved in our One Horizon programs that change live … initiatives that are helping our country’s most vulnerable people step away from poverty towards bright, healthy and sustainable futures.

Each day ignites a spectrum of emotions and is packed with moments that create everlasting memories.

Whether we’re visiting a traditional Masai village, a farm or impoverished city communities, you’ll engage in real and meaningful ways with the Kenyan women, children and families you’ll meet and gain authentic insights into Kenyan culture that few tourists ever experience.

You’ll also witness first hand that it really is possible to solve poverty … simply by enjoying a holiday that changes everyone’s life.

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Single parent families have been housed through our Keeping Families Together Resettlement Program – and supplied with electricity.

Day 1 Today you’ll discover that solving poverty really is possible when we visit One Horizon’s Women’s Empowerment Centre. Here we’ll spend an energising and inspiring day with a group of amazing Kenyan women who have literally come from living on the street to running their own small businesses and often buying their own land.

Day 2 The smiles of children you’ll meet today will touch your heart and their attitudes will win it. They’re growing up in extreme poverty, yet the One Horizon school we’ll visit is equipping them with an education equal to any you’ll find in Kenya and making a sustainable future possible. There are about 30 activities you can become involved in here including helping us prepare their lunches, monitor their health and even conduct the afternoon fitness class if you’d like.

Day 3 We’ll discover how it’s possible to turn a grandma’s long life of poverty into to one of sustainability and sheer joy … simply by buying her a pig or some chickens. We’ll stop at a market and barter with the locals to buy the animals and then give them to her so she can start her own small farming enterprise. In just eight months, for the first time in her life, she’ll have a bank account with funds and can care for her orphaned grandchildren.

Day 4 We’ll visit one of Kenya’s poorest communities to spend the day at a One Horizon soup kitchen for toddlers. It’s an odd notion to many visitors from more affluent countries, but critical in Kenya where more than 70,000 children die before their 5th birthday, many from malnourishment.

Day 5 We venture deep into beautiful Masai country where we’ll meet women who grew up in a traditional Masai community with all the challenges and obstacles that brings, but who have shown it’s possible to build new new happy, healthy and independent lives. This is a unique opportunity to understand their journeys and live one day the Masai way.

One Horizon Team Dinners

On days 2 and 4 we’ll also venture into the hub of Nairobi city as night falls to enjoy dinner at restaurants the locals love – we always have a lot of fun and it’s also a chance for you to ask us all the questions that come to mind as you engage with the various communities we visit.

The highlight of your One Horizon cultural safari is unquestionably the women, children and families you will meet as you visit grassroots Kenyan communities that tourists rarely have a chance to genuinely engage with.

One Horizon’s sustainable tourism is all about people coming together to exchange cultures, share stories and change lives … everyone contributes, everyone connects and, everyone’s life changes.

By choosing to travel with One Horizon you are instantly changing Kenyan lives because the cost of your holiday helps fund our sustainable programs. There are few life experiences more humbling or heartening than knowing you’ve given someone a hand-up and paved your own stepping stone in their journey away from poverty to a sustainable future. On the flip side, Kenyan people know their lives are changing because of your involvement. The impact of this connection is the real highlight of your One Horizon cultural safari – it creates strong and emotional bonds … moments and memories that linger forever.

The 5 days I spent with One Horizon changed my life. I am very grateful for the opportunity to see your beautiful Kenya and more importantly, the Kenyan people. You do amazing work and I pray for you all.

CathAustralia

This is an amazing cultural experience. The organization ONE HORIZON has a very worthwhile effort to give Kenyan grandmas a chance to learn a skill that should allow them the opportunity at supporting, feeding and educating their grandchildren. They are happy learning business skills and proud to share their life stories.

JanisUSA

I had an amazing day with Peris. I learned a lot about the Masai and hearing Peris' story was moving. I'm so glad I had the pleasure of spending time with her and her family.

Air conditioned car transfers – each day we’ll collect you from your hotel at 9am and drop you back at about 5pm. Along the way we’ll show you some amazing sights and magnificent countryside. On the days that include team dinners, we’ll pick you up at about 7pm and return you to your hotel after the evening’s activities.

One Horizon guides and interpreters with you every step of the way to ensure your comfort and safety as you immerse yourself in Kenyan communities that few tourists ever have a chance to engage with.

Joining our humanitarian team in our programs that change lives – your involvement can be as ‘hands on’ as you choose.

Cost (USD)

Adults $1325.00 p.p.

7yo to 16yo $662.50 p.p.

6yo and under Free.

Optional

Accommodation Accommodation at La Maison Royale, pending availability, including breakfast. If you’d prefer to look at other accommodation options, please let us know.

What to Bring

Your camera is a must. Your experience will leave you with memories you will never forget and capturing them means that you will be able to share them with others and have them with you forever.

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What to Wear

Comfortable, covered walking shoes, a hat and a sweater or jacket are the ‘good to haves’. All our activities are low impact and comfortable clothing will help you enjoy the experience even more. Mornings and evenings can be chilly.

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Your Experience of Forging Change & Giving Back

One Horizon holiday experiences are sustainable tourism development safaris. You’ll be touched by your experience in a real and positive way. You’ll see our unique approach to travel and solving poverty and play your own personal role in forging change. Your holiday also helps fund our feeding, education, women’s and small business programs. In this way you are helping to ensure sustainable improvement in people’s lives.

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Your Guides & Interpreters

Some of the Kenyans you’ll meet converse in Swahili, but we always find communication easy and our guides are with you every step of the way if you need interpretation. All our guides are fluent in English, Swahili and other Kenyan languages. We can organise French, Spanish, Italian, Chinese, Japanese or sign language interpreters by request.

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Your Wellbeing

We strongly advise you to always drink from bottled water to ensure your wellness. Please do not administer first aid if any of the Kenyans you meet in our communities require medical assistance – our staff will apply the required first aid. If you require medications, please ensure you bring them with you on each of our journeys as our centres are some distance from good medical options and we may not be able to respond immediately.

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Your Security

All our centres are in secured, patrolled grounds and our experienced One Horizon staff are always with you. We are all either Kenyans or ex-pats so we have our fingers on the pulse of Kenya and we vary our tours if we envisage potential problems due to election campaigning or other situations. Mostly, we’re all mums and dads so we’ll never put you, or ourselves, at risk. We recommend all travellers refer to their Government’s travel requirements when visiting Africa.

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Stay In Touch

We’ll give you our contact details and you’re welcome to contact us after you leave us to journey to other destinations in Kenya. We’re only a phone call away to step in and help out should you need it and, it’s our pleasure to do so. After all, you are now part of the One Horizon family. After you’ve returned home, we’ll send you regular email updates about the Kenyans you met and how their lives are changing for the better – thanks to travellers like you.